Ever get a craving for something that you just can’t shake? Ever since Mike and I had sweet corn and crab soup at the Inn at Langley, I’ve been hankering to make my own version. Watching Kelly make hers (not well received) on Top Chef a couple weeks ago just reinforced it. The final push [...]
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I know what you’re thinking, that summer came weeks ago on the Solstice. But here in Seattle summer rarely shows up before the 5th of July and this year was no exception. We spent the 3rd and 4th in down vests and long pants, enjoying the long weekend but wishing it was warmer. Then, predictably, [...] Elise’s post earlier today reminded me of a flank steak recipe that I love, but haven’t made in years. At first I was thinking that my version was much more a winter dish, but then I realized that it isn’t when you’ve got green garlic and scallions coming out your ears! This is a seriously simple [...] Beef stew is a winter standby around here, and last week was no exception. I’ve found that the best way to make beef stew is long and slow in the oven. Even better is to cook it for hours one night and then eat it the next with cream biscuits straight from the oven with [...] Do you have standby meals? Ones you can make without looking at a recipe or worrying about having the ingredients on hand? Kahula Pork is one around here. I originally got the recipe from Sugar Creek Farm, and we really haven’t altered it all, other than backing off a bit on the liquid smoke. It’s not [...] We live in the Pacific Northwest and while we know that we’re blessed to have access to year round produce and a freezer and pantry full of local foods, we still miss citrus. Mike and I aren’t shy about buying organic California citrus when we crave it, or when a bit of lime or lemon [...] The NY Times is part of my daily routine and I look forward to both the Home & Garden and Food & Wine section each week. This week though brought a great article in the Sunday magazine highlighting Soul Food Farm and the way their community came together to help them rebuild after a fire [...] |
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